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UPMC Altoona is looking for a full time security officer - must be able to work all shifts

This position is currently offering a $1,500 sign on bonus with a two-year commitment to UPMC

Responsibilities:

+ Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas

+ Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.

+ Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft

+ Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.

+ Maintain required certifications and licensing

+ Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists

+ Transport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue

+ Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.

+ Establish a uniformed security presence by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, document activities, and contact UPMC Police Officers or other appropriate law enforcement when necessary.

+ Operate UPMC vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code

+ Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details

+ Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines

+ Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards

+ High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ High level of integrity required for handling sensitive/confidential UPMC information.

+ Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.

+ Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.

+ Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.

+ Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.

+ Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.

+ All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check

+ Must be available for all shifts

+ Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.

+ Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable collective bargaining for specific requirements.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Act 235 with Firearms OR Act 235 without Firearms - All officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and have process completed within 9 months of hire.

+ Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.

+ Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification required within 30 days of hire.

+ Valid Driver's License.

+ Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Driver's License

+ UPMC Physical Fitness Standard

+ Act 235 with Firearms with renewal

+ Act 235 without Firearms with renewal

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran